Q: I’ve had my navel piercing for almost 11 years, but I took it out 5 years ago when I got pregnant. I’ve had 3 babies since and now my navel hole is still there, but it’s migrated so close to the edge of skin that I can’t wear jewelry without it feeling like it’s going to get pulled out. Is there anything that can be done to get rid of that hole and re-pierce it that doesn’t involve going to a surgeon? - Jenny
A: Sadly, there isn’t much you can do to get rid of the old piercing hole. You can remove the jewelry and it may shrink some. It is also hypothetically possible to have a piercer re-pierce the spot with a larger gauge needle which would re-open the sides of the fistula and allow it to heal shut. Either way, you’re still going to have some sort of mark there. You can try treating the remaining scar with any number of over-the-counter scar treatments to reduce the appearance. As for getting a new belly piercing, definitely go talk to a trustworthy piercer. There is a good chance that they will be able to re-pierce the spot and can probably give you some good tips on getting rid (or at least reducing the appearance of) the old piercing. Best of luck!
Q: I would like to get a nipple piercing, however I’m kinda scared because I've had piercings before (tragus and helix) and they either didn’t heal at all, or I think my body rejected them. Can you please give me any advice with this? I really, really want a nipple piercing. - Khrystal
A: It’s difficult to answer this without knowing exactly what happened with your previous piercings. The best thing you can do is consult a trustworthy piercer. They can assess your anatomy and make sure that they are suited for the piercing. You’ll also want to make sure you get high quality jewelry that is suitable for piercing with. Generally, this will be straight barbells made of ASTM F-136 titanium. You’ll also want to make sure your aftercare is on-point, sterile saline solution twice daily followed by a rinse with clean water and drying with a clean paper towel or a hair dryer on the lowest setting. (Make sure your hands are clean.) And you’ll need to make sure you’re in this for the long haul as nipple piercings can take as long as a year to heal. (And if you are a stomach sleeper, this can be problematic.) So long as your anatomy is suited to the piercing and it is properly done with the correct jewelry, there is no reason you shouldn’t be able to heal nipple piercings without an issue. Happy piercing!
Disclaimer: Body Candy is only here to give you fun and helpful advice and information when it comes to getting pierced. Always consult a professional piercer to make sure a new piercing is right for you!
